Stratton Strikes Gold, Fatu Dominates Sikoa, Zayn Turns on Trick on SmackDown

Tiffany Stratton dethroned Giulia to win the Women’s United States Championship in a competitive 10-minute bout; Jacob Fatu upset Solo Sikoa in the main event to set up a Backlash-style clash. Brie Bella & Paige returned as Women’s Tag Team Champions but were DQ’d when Jacy Jayne attacked, signaling Fatal Influence’s arrival on SmackDown. Sami Zayn disrupted Trick Williams’ US Title celebration, turning heel, while Cody Rhodes delivered a fired-up WrestleMania-era promo. Danhausen defeated The Miz in a cheeky upset, and Ripley vs. Jayne ended in a DQ after Henley & Reid interference, paving Ripley’s path to revenge. The show also teased Ricky Saints’ SmackDown debut and featured fresh NXT faces joining the main roster.